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Legion bug won't strike again - health experts
HEALTH experts say they do not expect anyone else to develop Legionnaire's disease in the outbreak that struck in Hereford more than a month ago. No new cases of the potentially fatal disease have been reported since Monday, with the total number of people
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Councillor fears the worst ever by-election
A SENIOR Stourport Labour councillor fears voters will stay at home rather than turn out for today's by-election after the Tory-run town council refused to stump up £800 to issue polling cards. Labour group leader Councillor Reg Knott said he was worried
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Leak found in pub cellar
Customers of a traditional Worcester pub were astonished to see firefighters in bright yellow "space suits" entering the bar. The Pheasant pub, New Street, had to be evacuated as environmental health officers were called to investigate a chemical leak
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Girl, 14 scared into sex by man filming
A woman described to a jury how she was frightened into having sex by a man who secretly filmed the act. She claimed Christopher Howley wanted her to agree to it when she was aged about 14 and said he didn't want to rape her. The witness, now 27, said
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Badger sett fears over County Hall car plans
PLANS to improve parking facilities at County Hall have been condemned by Worcester City Council because of fears over a badger sett. Extra CCTV cameras and lighting are due to be installed in car parks at the Worcestershire County Council headquarters
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Lidl store sign is 'like second moon'
A STORE sign has become a "second moon" for residents on a Worcester estate, who claim it's just one of the new supermarket's many nuisances. More than 20 disgruntled neighbours have handed in a petition to their ward councillor Mike Layland, covering
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Muslims celebrate Eid
The Muslim festival of Ramadan has come to an end and Muslims all over the county celebrate Eid-ul-Fitre over the next few days. Schools around the city have been joining in with the celebrations. Stanley Road Primary School had a reduced attendance yesterday
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Doctors call for smokeless zones
SOME Worcestershire residents have criticised calls to ban smoking in public places - fearing it would be an infringement of human rights. Calls for a ban on smoking in public places - including in pubs and restaurants - was made by the leaders of all
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Crafty wood workers' effort to save a rare sight
FIFTY farmers, landowners and farm students descended on Grafton Flyford to learn how to conserve a rare species of butterfly by managing hedgerows. The Brown Hairstreak butterfly was thought to be extinct in the West Midlands until its rediscovery in
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Health and safety case is adjourned
LEGAL action which could see two Worcestershire farmers jailed for allegedly failing to comply with a host of health and safety regulations has been delayed after one of them failed to appear in court. The duo face charges relating to an alleged incident
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Car park change 'will 'damage trade'
NEW car parking times could damage trade and tourism in Pershore, say angry civic leaders. Town councillors criticised Wychavon District Council at a meeting last Thursday for reducing the maximum stay in the main car park from four to two hours. The
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Cleoburyworker's spine is fractured in attack
POLICE arrested three men in connection with a serious attack on a Cleobury Mortimer worker who suffered a fractured spine after an unprovoked assault on Saturday night. The man, who has not been named, was hit from behind while walking home along the
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Parking treat
CHRISTMAS shoppers can enjoy "parking on the house" in the run up to Christmas. In an act of seasonal goodwill, Malvern Hills District Council is offering free parking on council owned car parks in Tenbury Wells on Fridays and Saturdays. The period will
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To horse in salute to Lois
A PAST District Commissioner of the local Pony Club, Lois Gascoyne, has died aged 86. Born in Yorkshire in 1917, she moved to Abberley after her marriage to Anthony Gascoyne, a well-known magistrate on the Tenbury Bench. The family moved to live at Curral
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PTA keeps the ball rolling
IT'S all going on at Tenbury Primary School, with the enthusiastic PTA preparing seasonal events to raise much needed funds for the school. Over the past few months, they have provided the school with new tables and chairs for the hall, curtains to replace
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Sharing England's glory
A RUGBY-mad couple got their hands on the cherished World Cup after finding themselves on the same flight back to Britain with England's newest sporting heroes. Niki and Tim Carder were amazed to learn they would be winging their way back to a tumultuous
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Council's U-turn on play area
FEARS over the heavy cost of maintaining a children's playground on a new residential development in Tenbury Wells have forced town councillors to think again. Leominster-based building contractors J Harper & Sons Ltd want the town council to permanently
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27/11/03 - Teams ...
MALVERN RFC Saturday, November 29 1st XV v Stoke (Home). Meet noon Railway Inn. Kick off 2.30pm. No 1 Dress Code. Maroon shorts & socks. From: J Daniell, M Richardson, A Logan, S Cooper, D Chesham, V Hill, A Farmer, C Smith, J Anderson, S Taylor,
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Alarm bells over town hall plans
ARTISTS from Kidder-minster are alarmed at £3million plans to refurbish the town hall into an arts centre - fearing its precious acoustics will be ruined and district groups pushed out. But portfolio holder for the district council leisure department
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Health trust debt soars to £7.3m
THE health trust which runs Kidderminster Hospital went £1 million further into the red in one month this year, adding to a deepening financial crisis. The deficit run up by Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has now spiralled to £7.3 million following
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Traders 'lose market hope'
TRADERS at Kidderminster's indoor market have barely a month to find somewhere else to go after being finally told to clear out of their dilapidated premises. And a search headed by the district council to find the 20 traders a new home has reached a
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HM Taxes
Banbury: Crown Buildings, Southam Road 01295 225000. Cheltenham: Parabola Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3BE 01242 585585. Evesham: Lower Leys 0845 302 1482.. Gloucester District: Bentinck House, Bruton Way 01452 397000. Oxford District: Trinity House, Oxford
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Hospitals
Alcester Hospital: Kinwarton Road (01789 762470). Moore Cottage Hospital: Bourton-on- the-Water (01451 820228). Cheltenham General Hospital, Sandford Road (01242 222222). Ellen Badger Community Hospital, Shipston-on- Stour (01608 661410). Evesham Community
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Hockey
Badsey Ladies: Jane Rickey (01386 833947). Blockley Ladies: Jo Peachey (01386 852245). Bidford Ladies: Linda Webb (01789 772113). Bourton Ladies: Veronica Woodford (01451 821496). Bretforton Ladies: Sophie Corbett (01789 763081). Chipping Campden: Sarah
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Mediation first for legal firm
A NEW service to resolve disputes before they reach court - and cut down on potentially huge legal bills - has been set up in Kidderminster. The aim of Wyre Forest Mediation is to help organisations and individuals sort out problems before the opposing
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Spirit of the Horse Three Counties Showground
SPIRIT of the Horse is a fantastic spectacle performed by 30 beautiful horses: Arabians, Andalusians, Lusitanos. Here under the stars painted on the big top, there is a sense of magic and occasion, especially in the opening scenes. The show is an appreciation
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Ex-Service
Aircrew Association, Stratford-upon-Avon and District Branch: Secretary, Mr J R Brandish, 29 St Andrews Crescent, Stratford. (01789 266143). Falcon Hotel fourth Tuesday of the month. Burma Star Association (Evesham and District Branch): Secretary, Ron
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Euro-MPs
West Midlands Region Philip Charles Bradbourn (Con): 0845 6060239. Philip Bushill-Matthews (Con): 01926 612476. Michael Cashman (Lab): 0121 569 1923. John Corrie (Con): 0845 6060239. Neena Gill (Lab): 0121 569 1921. Malcolm Harbour (Con): 0845 606 0239
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Doctors
Alcester: Dr Wallace, Dr Vicars, M E Harrison, Health Clinic Priory Road, Alcester (01789 763060). Mohan B Singh, R Bulchand, R Lambert, Arrow Lodge Medical Centre, Kinwarton Road, Alcester (01789 763293). Bidford-on-Avon: P L Nava, P M Robinson, D Edwards
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District valuers
Gloucestershire: Ley Court, Barnet Way. 01452 360200. Oxfordshire: 01865 441200. Warwickshire: 0121 633 1000. Worcestershire: Block A, Government Buildings, Whittington Road, Worcester. 01905 687600.
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Binton
CENTENARIAN: On November 18, May Beech celebrated her 100th birthday. Born May Brookes in Binton on November 18 1903, she lived in Binton for 83 years. She married Harry Beech, who died in 1958, and moved to Melville House 17 years ago. During the war
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Cycling
Evesham District Wheelers Cycling Club: Chairman, Adrian Main, 01386 854762. Stratford Cycling Club: Steve Faulkner (01789 490490).
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Crown courts
Warwick: North Gate, South Side 01926 495428. Gloucester: Kimbrose Way, 01452 529351. Oxford: St Aldates 01865 264200. Worcester: Shire Hall, Foregate St, 01905 730800.
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Stour Valley
EMBROIDERERS' GUILD: Having welcomed members and visitors a number of business items were dealt with by chairman, Jean Gay. Jean reminded everyone the meeting date and time would remain the same but there would be a change of venue starting in January
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Cricket
Adlestrop: Sec, Eric Gordon 01451 830793. Alcester & Ragley: Sec, W Hedges (01789 400149). Ashton-under-Hill: Sec, Alan Norcott (01386 881807). Badsey: Sec, Colin Emms (01386 422641). Bearley Bears: Sec, Henry Hathaway (01789 490690). Bidford: Sec
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County courts
Cheltenham: County Court Road, 01242 519983. Evesham: 87 High Street, 01386 442287. Gloucester: Kimbrose Way, 01452 529351. Stratford-upon-Avon: 5 Elm Court, Arden Street, 01789 293056. Worcester: 01905 730800.
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County councils
Worcestershire County Hall: Spetchley Road, Worcester. 01905 763763. Fire Service: Evesham, Merstow Green. 01386 446388. Probation HQ: Stourbank House, 90 Mill St. Kidderminster. 01562 748375. Social Services: Area office, Civic Centre, Pershore. 01386
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Harvington
PRE-SCHOOL: The pre-school had a successful Christmas Fair on Saturday despite the grey, wet day. Leader Sue Johnson, costumed as were many of the helpers to represent pantomime characters, expressed the thanks of the members of staff to all who had supported
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Careers
Banbury: 2 Broughton Road, Banbury. 01295 256224. Cheltenham - Connexions Gloucestershire: 01242 250317. Evesham and Pershore Connexions: Swan Lane, Evesham 01386 444220. Stratford-upon-Avon and South Warwickshire: The Willows. off Alcester Road 01789
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Bowls
Aston Somerville: Church Lane, Aston Somerville, Broadway. Sec, B Wilmore (01386 446945). Avon BC: Recreation Ground, Strat-ford-upon-Avon, website, www.avonmail.freeserve.co.uk Bidford: Sec, R Powell (01789 778809). Broadway: (Men) Steve Aldren (01386
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Benefits Agency
Banbury: Crown Buildings, Southam Road, Banbury. 01295 455000. Cheltenham: Rivershill House, St George's Road, 01242 843400 Coventry: Cofa Court, Cheylesmore, Coventry. 02476 232200. Gloucester: Cedar House, Spa Road (off Southgate Street). 01452 366000
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Archery
Evesham Archery Club: Laurence Gregory (01386 710278). Stratford Archery Club: Alan Clarke (01789 204946).
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'Tis the season to be shopping
TODAY sees the start of Worcester's annual Victorian Christmas Fayre, with more than 100,000 people expected to throng the city's streets over the coming four days. This is an important event for Worcester, not just in the run-up to Christmas, but for
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Two student golds for Todd
SWIMMING: Todd Cooper picked up a double gold at the British Universities Sports Association Short Course Swimming Championships. National champion Cooper, 20, swam to excellent victories in Weston-super-Mare in the 50m and 100m butterfly finals, clocking
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Barnes serves up GB victory
TENNIS: Torton tennis star Lewis Barnes helped Great Britain U-14s to a 14-4 win over Sweden in Gothenburg. Barnes, 13, won all four of his singles matches against Gustav Kivilo, Oscar Axelsson, Tim von Oelreich and Johan Moberg. The six-foot youngster
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Panto star's in another world!
STAFF at the Everyman in Cheltenham are keeping an extra close eye on the stars of this year's pantomime Aladdin since they found out that one is known for working with aliens! Rehearsals are already well under way and the cast are concentrating on learning
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Steady Jack is British champ
ARCHERY: Sharp shooter Jack Park demonstrated a steady aim as he secured a British title with a record-breaking performance. The Blakedown youngster, representing Chaddesley Corbett's Winterfold House School, won the U-9s class at the British Schools
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Entry call for sports awards
NOMINATIONS are needed for Wyre Forest District Council's 2003 sports awards which will be handed out on January 22 next year. Accolades will go to a senior sports personality, junior sports personality, disabled sports personality and coach of the year
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Town flooded in Southgate
HOCKEY: Appalling conditions aided Stourport's downfall as their three-game unbeaten run ended at bottom-of-the-table Southgate in National League Division One. The home side's 3-1 success was their first victory of the season after seven games and was
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Stourport find form to swamp Harborne
HOCKEY: Stourport Ladies firsts continued their Worcestershire Division One programme with a 3-0 victory over hosts Harborne seconds. In an even match against the division's second-placed side, the town put on a display of good hockey to forget some disappointing
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Kidderminster worries increase with Andy injury
HOCKEY: The loss of top scorer Andy Pocknell added to Kidderminster's problems when they lost 4-1 at home to high-flying Stratford in the West Midlands League Premier Division. Kidderminster began well on Saturday but lost Pocknell when an old injury
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Dedicated Mick earns reward
CYCLING: Veteran Wyre Forest Cycle Racing Club rider Mick Gray was voted clubman of the year at the annual meeting by members. Gray was rewarded for his continued hard work as club secretary and for consistent time trial performances over the past season
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British challenge for district gymnasts
GYMNASTICS: Three Wyre Forest Gymnastics School members gave their all in the British GES Challenge Cup in Aldershot on Saturday. Harriet Atterbury managed a personal best of 27.125 and will move to full code competitions next year. In her first national
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Going for gold
SPECIAL OLYMPICS: Wyre Forest's Debbie Allen-Trew, Claire Andrews, Steven Boyce and Martin Jones took gold in the B division at Worcestershire's uni-hoc competition on Sunday. Stourport's Ian Harper was a member of the silver-winning team in Division
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Oldington close
SNOOKER: Oldington have narrowed the gap at the top of Kidderminster Wednesday League to just three points behind Franche A. Results: St Johns A 2, Franche A 3; St Georges B 4, Wribbenhall B 1; St Johns D 1, St Georges C 4; Snooks A 4, Pockets A 1; Oldington
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Magic Madkins
TABLE TENNIS: Jim's Gym A are holding on to top spot in the league with Martin Madkins still unbeaten this season. Results (three-game winners), Div One: Bewdley CC A 7, Harriers C 3; Jims Gym B 6, Franche MS A 4; RB Iron 3, Harriers B 7; Jims Gym A 9
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Sequence over
CHESS: Kidderminster A's nine-match winning run ended when they were beaten 3.5-2.5 at Walsall in Wolverhampton League Division One. Results (Kidderminster first): Brian Sharp 0.5, D Anderton 0.5; John Wrench 1, D Pritchard 0; Jim Friar 0, D Whitmore
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Beams beat Man
TRIVIA: Newly promoted Beams kept up their fine start to the Wyre Forest League season by ending the unbeaten run of Red Man with a 64-61 victory. Black Boy and Rising Sun A both won to throw the title race open. Other results: Black Boy 61, George A
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ADIE SMITH - Centre-back, right-back, midfield. 11/8/73. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 2.
Another Mr Versatile, long-serving Smith signed for Harriers in 1997 for £19,000 from non-league rivals Bromsgrove Rovers. Smith's performances in non-league earned him three caps for the England semi-professional team as well as a Nationwide Conference
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ROB BETTS - Midfield, right-back. 21/12/81. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 24.
Signed a one-year deal with Harriers in September 2003 after turning down an offer from Rochdale where he scored two goals in six games in a non-contract spell. Betts, who started off as a 16-year-old in the Doncaster Rovers first team, had been released
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JOHN WILLIAMS - Forward, right wing. 11/5/68. 6ft 1ins. Squad number 9.
The Birmingham-born front man was once known as the Flying Postman from his non-league days at Cradley Town. Williams was 23 when he broke into professional football with Swansea City and he became a well-travelled player before signing for an initial
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LARFORD LAKES
THERE will be open matches at the Stourport venue every Saturday and Sunday with 8.30am draws and fishing from 10am until 3pm. There are 30 pegs available and more details on costs or booking are available from Danny Farmer by calling 01299 829373 or
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MARKS TACKLE
NOVEMBER 15: P Coles 17-11, P Wilson 11-12, A Napthine and S Braithwaite 9-2. November 22: R Speller 6-15, T Wills 5-0-8, G Owen 4-14, R Bastable 4-6. The next Lyttelton Affordable Open is on Saturday, December 6.
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LYTTELTON VETERANS
ROUND Seven of the league, at Moorlands: Brian Rutland 29-13, Jim Gould 21-1, Arthur Andrews 19-7, Derek Davis 18-4. Fur and Feather, Moorlands Silver Pool: Stan James 36-14, Brian Hill 29-0, Clive Humphries 24-9, Tim, Gould 23-4. Round one of the Winter
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Shocking day for democracy
I WAS shocked to read that Stourport Town Council will not be issuing polling cards for the November 27 by-election (which I only became aware of after your article last week). The rather specious excuse given by the mayor that Conservative group members
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REGENT AC
AN ADDITIONAL contest has been arranged for Sunday on Twit Pool, Great Witley, with an 8am draw. The venue is limited peg and none will be available on the day so anyone wishing to fish should call Geoff Bellamy on 01299 822320 to book.
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Finance update please
WITH the annual hand-wringing and wails of anguish ceremony that precedes the customary cuts in services and a rise in Council Tax still several months away, I have been wondering, perhaps a little misguidedly, if our councillors could publish an interim
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BANKSIDERS AC
HURCOTT Pool: Geoff Wilkes 7-1, Mark Brickles 6-13-8dr, Dennis Moles 5-9-12, Brian Hales 5-9-0. Points to date: Mick Swalwell 156, Brickles 138, Carl Brown 137, Moles 130, Wilkes 113, Dave Lavelle 111. Swalwell won the aggregate points. The next contest
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Dodgy equaliser is sickener for Chaddesley
A CONTROVERSIAL goal five minutes from time gifted away two points as Chaddesley Corbett drew 1-1 with Bustleholme Reserves in West Midlands League Division One South. Richard Burton scored from Nic Oakley's through-ball to put Chaddesley ahead but keeper
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Walsall end run
A THREE-match unbeaten run was brought to an end as Kidderminster Harriers Ladies missed skipper and prolific goal-scorer Julie Freeman. Harriers lost 4-3 against mid-table Walsall in the West Midlands League Premier Division after fighting back from
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OLD BEAR AC
FUR and Feather, Canal: J Wyatt and G Birch 3-8, R Lake 3-5, R Jordan 3-4, S Rowe and L Coldrick 3-0. A knockabout will be held on the Stackpool on Sunday with a 7.30am draw. Anyone interested in taking part should call the secretary on 01562 631611.
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Wilden give Rock title bid a knock
WILDEN Village gave Rock Sports' promotion hopes a set-back after beating them 3-2 in Kidderminster and District League Sunday Division Two. Areley Kings moved into the League Fire Shield round three with a 2-0 win over lower-ranked Black Country Taverns
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The big festive turn-on
VALE folk braved the rain to see the spirit of Christmas arrive in Evesham with the turning on of the festive lights. The event, which took place last Thursday, incorporated late night shopping at the Riverside Centre in Evesham. Look-a-likes, Del Boy
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Rationalising our health services
I FEEL I must respond to Jean Cooper's letter (Shuttle/Times and News, November 20) concerning Kidderminster Hospital. It is indisputable that some services have been withdrawn mainly on the grounds of safety as the hospital could not sustain consultants
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Hickman sets Ferndale on flight
LYLE Hickman scored a hat-trick and Tom Spooner netted on his debut for Ferndale Flyers U-11s in a 4-0 Stourport and District Youth League win over Kinver Colts. In the U-8s, goals for William Thompson, Jacob Taylor and Greg Williams gave Kidderminster
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Anger at two-hour parking
PLANS to reduce the short-stay period in Evesham car parks to a two-hour maximum will have a 'catastrophic effect', say pensioners. The warning over reduced times at Merstow Green and Somerfield car parks came from members of Evesham's University of the
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Stamped on man's forehead in row
AN Offenham man, who stamped on his victim's forehead after an argument over a game of pool, has been jailed for seven months. Fortunately, the injury to Frank Meadows was not serious and he was able to get up off the ground in High Street, Evesham, and
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Questions asked over site's future
SIR Michael Spicer was due to question government ministers about the future of Qinetic - the military satellite tracking station at Defford. The current contract is to be terminated on April 30 next year, according to a company spokesman. Following a
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Clubs chase Colts
VIC Colts stay top of the Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre Adult Five-a-side League. They defeated Cleobury Town 4-2 but were held to a surprise draw by lowly The Macc Lads. Spice Boys are hot on their tails after thrashing The Stanton 5-1 to remain just
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Gipsies vow to fight over site
GIPSIES parked at the Wyre Piddle bypass have vowed to fight on after being refused planning permission to make a permanent base at the site. About 20 turned up at a planning meeting last Thursday to support their case to stay. Nine families claim that
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Terror at the junkies' hands
AN Evesham pensioner was subjected to a terrifying ordeal at the hands of thieves who stole more than £400 she had been saving for Christmas presents. The robbers told the 84-year-old that they were junkies who needed her Christmas and winter heating
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Hospital changes
WORK to improve car parking at Worcestershire Royal Hospital has begun with a new one-way system opened this week. The new system has been designed to improve traffic flow around the complex and create 140 new parking spaces and a cycle storage area.
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New face and look for Lygon
THE Lygon Arms in Broadway, is to undergo a multi-million pound refurbishment. The building, which dates back to the 14th Century, is back under family ownership after being bought by the Furlong Hotels Group earlier this year. New general manager Julian
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Volunteer drivers to the rescue of centre
KIND-HEARTED volunteers have come to the rescue of a Cotswold centre for the handicapped after its regular drivers were told they were too old to get insurance. Four people, aged from 31 to 64, came forward this week after the Centre for the Handicapped
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Kings romp in second period
THREE second-half tries denied Kidderminster Carolians seconds victory at Kings Norton who eventually salvaged a 22-17 success. KCs led 10-5 at half-time, despite debatable decisions by the referee, and went ahead through winger Billy Chiverton's try.
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World Cup joy is first for clubs
CHADDESLEY Corbett are due to be given a pool fixture in order to play a friendly on Saturday after a weekend without action. Their latest fixtures were cancelled due to the historic World Cup final when England defeated hosts Australia. Fixture, Saturday
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Samways grabs double
MAN-of-the-match Damian Samways ran in two tries as Kidderminster Carolians U-11s A team defeated Old Halesonians 24-7. George Tildesley and Sam Taylor also crossed the line in another good display, while star man Archie Jones scored two tries in a 12
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Players put on spot by Barton
WORCESTER City manager John Barton will put his players on the spot tonight over penalties. Recent misses have sparked the St George's Lane boss into reviewing who should take the next one. Mark Owen missed against Weston on Saturday while Darren Middleton
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King's hold on to win
KING'S School ran out 16-12 winners over the Royal Grammar School in the annual clash of the two Worcester schools last night. In front of a large crowd at Worcester Rugby Club's Sixways headquarters, King's took a 16-0 lead before a late RGS revival
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Bromsgrove's tester
BROMSGROVE Rugby Club face their biggest test of the season on Saturday when they entertain league leaders Derby. The two sides are level on points at the top of Midlands Two West, separated by just points difference. However, Bromsgrove, still riding
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CLEOBURY MORTIMER WI
Jane Percival gave a demonstration of flower-arranging, making festive wreaths, swags and table centres, using household items such as a coat-hanger and a scouring pad as accessories. These were covered with evergreen foliage and finished off with artificial
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From the archives
100 Years Ago November 28, 1903 With regard to the Motor Car Act, the Surveyor submitted to Evesham Rural District Council, a list of district highways under 16 feet in width, limits and places where the speed of motor cars should not exceed ten miles
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CLEOBURY MORTIMER JUNIOR READING GROUP
Members recently read books by Anne Fine. The Christmas meeting will be held on December 9 at Cleobury Library.
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KIDDERMINSTER CYCLING CLUB
Two rides will take place on Sunday. At 9am the A ride will leave The Green, Blakebrook, Kidderminster, to visit St Anne's Well, on the Malvern Hills. The B ride, starting from the same venue at 9.30am, is to Baggeridge Country Park, Himley. All cyclists
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CLASSICAL MUSIC SOCIETY
No Strings Attached, a wind trio comprising Kerry-Anne Searle (flute), Judith Hood (clarinet) and Joanna Coombes (bassoon) entertained at Kidderminster Library on November 14, for the second Birmingham Conservatoire Recital. The third in the Conservatoire
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PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
This Kidderminster and district group has organised a coffee morning and Christmas bring and buy sale at The Postgraduate Centre, Kidderminster Hospital, from 10am until noon on Saturday, December 6. The following Tuesday, a Christmas carol service will
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KIDDERMINSTER AND DISTRT ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Wyre Forest Coalfields is the subject of Dr David Poyner's talk on Wednesday. The talk, at St George's Church Annexe, Radford Avenue, Kidderminster, will start at 7.30pm. Telephone the secretary on 01562 823530 for further details.
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Dancing up a storm
SHAKESPEARE'S The Tempest will be interpreted as a ballet for a show at the Swan Theatre in Worcester. Independent Ballet Wales, a young group of dancers who are pushing back the barriers of classical ballet, challenge themselves to interpret some of
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STONE WI
At the annual meeting, Liz Jinks reported on the group meeting at Hartlebury, giving an account of the entertainment provided by actor Richard Westcott. Treasurer Margaret Mills told of the various fund-raising activities which have been held in aid of
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Ready to boogie
A BAND formed by members of Evesham's popular Brick-Kiln Street band, who split up two years ago, will play their first gig in Chipping Campden. Boogie Street, made up of former members Nick Gunnell, Duncan Brotherton and Nick Lewis with a new guitarist
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WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY WIS
The annual bridge tournament will be held on Wednesday at Chaddesley Corbett village hall. Applications must be in multiples of two.
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MP visits Victim Support
COPING with the effects of crime was the topic of discussion when Wyre Forest MP Dr Richard Taylor visited the Kidderminster branch of charity Victim Support. Andrew McIlvaney, witness service scheme manager, volunteers Marianne higgs and Shelia Harrod
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27/11/03 - Molby tells defender Ayres he can go
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have parted company with defender Lee Ayres. The 21-year-old joined Harriers as a youth team player following his release by Walsall. After impressing at the heart of the defence, he quickly progressed through to the reserve side
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Bidford
SWITCH-ON: The Christmas lights will be switched-on on Sunday, with plenty of entertainment for all.
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Win slice of town history
STOURPORT Civic Society has released a new video/DVD on the town's history, making use of both archive photographs and modern filmed footage. Introduced by Dr Richard Taylor MP, Stourport-on-Severn, A Georgian Canal Town features the town trail, Redstone
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Stourport Swifts FC - Fixtures and results - 2003/04
Pre-season friendlies Sat July 19 Bromyard (a) 7-1 Ball 3, Robinson, Giddings, A Wright, Wood. Wed July 23 Studley (h) 1-3 Ball Tues July 29 Westfields (h) 1-1 Wood Sat Aug 2 Bilston (a) 6-1 Ball 4, Sayer, Wood Tues Aug 5 Stourbridge (h) 4-1 Robinson
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Fun for Children in Need
GROUPS around the Vale took part in wacky activities to raise money for Children in Need. Staff at the HSBC bank in Evesham (right) dressed as Star Wars characters and raised £1,683. Evesham town councillor Michael Elliman raised £362.73 by dressing as
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Xmas lights are smashed
VANDALS smashed a set of Christmas tree lights less than 24 after they were installed by Pershore Town Council. Mayoress Val Wood said she hoped the culprit would step forward and pay for them to be replaced. The lights were placed on the tree by the
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Gipsies vow to fight over site
GIPSIES parked at the Wyre Piddle bypass have vowed to fight on after being refused planning permission to make a permanent base at the site. About 20 turned up at a planning meeting last Thursday to support their case to stay. Nine families claim that
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World War 3 began on September 11, 2001
D E Margrett writes (You Say, Thursday, November 20) that I am "ignorant" and that I "write rubbish" because I dared to criticise his assertion that Great Britain's relationship to the USA was damaging to this country's interests. I can take as many of
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Setback for the skaters
PLANS for a skatepark in Pershore have hit a setback after town councillors failed to agree on where it should be built. Earlier this year it was announced that £20,000 had been identified in Wychavon's budget for the project, which has been included
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Howard election confirms worst fears
MICHAEL Howard's election as Conservative Party leader has confirmed all my worst fears about the Tory Party's lurch to the right. Tory MPs and MEPs have called him the champion of Conservative values. Well, this is the man who brought in the Poll Tax
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Hit and Run
AFTER a string of poor Simpson's titles Hit and Run will be welcomed by fans of the cult television show. Hit and Run is similar in parts to Grand Theft Auto but, rather than taking part in mass criminal activity, gamers control the likes of Homer, Bart
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Charities' plea for bequests
BROADWAY United Charities has asked to be considered by residents making charitable bequests through their wills or those who wish to make tax efficient lifetime giving. Over the years a number of people made gifts or left money to individual charitable
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United closer to the new stadium
IT'S all systems go for a new multi-million pound Evesham United clubhouse and stadium at Cheltenham Road now all the legal agreements have been signed. Contracts are also being exchanged this week between the club and Bloor Homes to secure a housing
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Nick's 200th store is home town flagship
A BUSINESSMAN from Kidder-minster who started with a small shop in Brierley Hill High Street in the 1980s has just opened his 200th store in his home town. Nick Shutts, who was born in Kidderminster and now lives in Bewdley, is managing director of Julian
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Student on song for charity
A TUNEFUL teenager from Bewdley is poised to sing her heart out for charity - and has pitched her target at £500. Jackie Probert, 18, who is studying music at Kidderminster College, is performing a concert and fundraising auction in aid of Children In
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Charity shop raid
A SAFE, cash box, £70 cash and keys were stolen from a Kidderminster charity shop. The theft took place between 5.15pm on Friday and 8.40am on Saturday and was discovered by a member of staff reporting for work. Unsold raffle tickets and stubs were stolen
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House blaze melts water tank
FIREFIGHTERS with breathing apparatus battled with a house fire in Kidderminster in the early hours of Tuesday. Two pumps were called to the blaze in Franche Road at 1.10am, which was caused by an electrical fault from the central heating timer setting
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Survey help
FOLLOWING an item in last week's Shuttle/Times & News we have been asked to point out that Wyre Forest district councillor Nigel Addison was given assistance in delivering a survey on affordable housing to properties in Wolverley and Cookley by members
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Poppies success
THE annual Poppy Appeal for Wolverley and Cookley raised more than £3,400, surpassing all expectations. Stan Bateman, from the Royal British Legion, has issued a big "thank-you" to everyone who assisted and gave so generously. The turnout at Remembrance
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£4,000 quad stolen
POLICE are appealing for information after a £4,000 quad bike and ride-on lawnmower were stolen from a shed in Wolverley. The thieves struck between 1am and midday on Sunday, November 16. The stolen quad bike, a blue Yamaha Moto 4, has a front and rear
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Back from Miami and eyeing up modelling career
THE 18-year-old Bewdley student voted the sexiest "girl next door" in the UK by readers of a men's magazine is back home and getting used to her "surreal" new life. Kayleigh Pearson, who switches on the town's festive lights on Saturday, returned from
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Chatrooms campaign launched
THE ground-breaking campaign to tackle the dangers posed by the Internet and chat rooms got off to a flying start in Kidderminster. The campaign, a joint project between police, teachers, school pupils and Kidderminster-based arts and media company Pablo
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Salmon return
SALMON could be reintroduced to the River Rea under new proposals to be unveiled in Cleobury Mortimer tonight. A fish expert from the Environment Agency will talk to villagers about the plan, the relationship of salmon with River Severn as well as the
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Victoria dies at grand age of 106
ONE of Kidderminster's oldest residents has died at the beloved home she had been determined not to leave. Victoria Hiles, who was 106 in May, was fiercely proud of her independence and was thought to be the oldest resident in Kidderminster. Her grandson
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Kidderminster Harriers FC - Fixtures and results - 2003/04
Pre-season friendlies Sat July 12 Evesham (a) 3-1 Lewis, J Williams, Paschalis Sun July 13 Stratford (a) 1-0 Ward Sat July 19 Boldmere (a) 6-1 (og), J Williams 2, Lightbourne, Wilding, Danks Mon July 21 Leicester (h) 1-1 Shilton Sat July 26 West Brom
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Burglar gets last chance
A BURGLAR who raided a neighbour's house and stole property worth more than £1,000 has been given a last chance to avoid custody. Kevin Jones propped a bike against a wall to help him climb onto a flat roof and gain access to the property in Gilgal, Stourport
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Circus show sure to turn stomachs
A FLURRY of "freaks" will descend on Wyre Forest Glades Leisure Centre on Tuesday as The Circus of Horrors crashes into Kidderminster.Egor horrible with Glades Leisure Centre sales adviser Gemma Dipaola. Belinda the bearded lady, Satanica and Wasp Boy
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Jazz swinging back
TOP jazz musicians are swinging back into Kidderminster next week for the latest rhythmic instalment of the Aggborough Jazz programme. The Pete Allen Jazz Band has performed at festivals, theatres and clubs across the world and will take to the stage
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Concert lifts lid on Christmas
THE origins of Christmas customs from around the world will be uncovered this week in a festive feast of seasonal songs, carols and readings by Kidderminster Operatic and Dramatic Youth Society. The concert, which is only the second to have a Yuletide
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Georgie Fame, Stratford Civic Hall
AS Georgie Fame stepped into the spotlight at Stratford Civic Hall on Sunday night and launched into a barrel-house piano version of Lawdy Miss Clawdy, 40 years rolled away. I last saw him in his club in Oxford Street with the Blueflames, and it was a
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Teacher on song to help charities
CHARITY work has never sounded better for a Kidderminster teacher celebrating the release of her first CD. Lindsay Ridley, who teaches English, religious education and special needs at Holy Trinity School, recorded a collection of "songs for the soul"
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Happy days with the brass band
Diana Raphael's association with the Avonbank Brass Band stretches back more than half a century. Here, with Gerry Barnett, she looks both back over the years and forward to her hopes for the future... IT all started when Diana was 11 and envious of her
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Calling time on calls
POLICE across The Vale, the north Cotswolds and Stratford are preparing to get tough on motorists who use their mobiles while driving. From the beginning of December, people caught holding a mobile phone while behind the wheel will be liable to a £30
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Romp in poetry
LITERARY lovers from Cleobury Mortimer will be given the opportunity to "romp" around 18th and 19th century Europe in poetry, prose and letters from the time. The Cleobury Players are performing Richard Edmonds' The Grand Tour at Lacon Childe School on
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27/11/03 Murray mint for Molby
JAN Molby wants to get reformed alcoholic Adam Murray's career back on track by offering him a deal at Kidderminster Harriers. Murray played three games on loan for Harriers under Ian Britton but left in September to beat the booze at a top clinic. The
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27/11/03 Willis in plans
DIRECTOR of football Jan Molby has insisted centre-half Adam Willis remains in his future plans at Kidderminster Harriers. Willis has played five games for Conference club Burton, including an FA Cup match, but his loan deal there ends after the weekend
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27/11/03 Next for Harriers
BOSTON United are something of a contrast to Kidderminster Harriers with their impressive home form. The Lincolnshire side are undefeated in their last six games at York Street and have won their past three in the league comfortably. Leyton Orient (3-
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27/11/03 Reserve draw at Aggborough
AGGBOROUGH staged a second West Bromwich Albion reserve match last night as the Baggies drew 0-0 with Birmingham City. Chances were few and far between in the Premiership Reserve League North clash as Albion's Joe Murphy and Blues' Nico Vaesen were relatively
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Backing for the big boys
A SMALL but growing Worcestershire business has been helping the "big boys" streamline their business. DataScan Systems Ltd, based in Stoke Prior, near Bromsgrove, offers a complete range of data collection technology products and is sole UK distributor
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Applications faced with rejection by the planners
TWO major planning applications for Bidford are being recommended for refusal at a meeting tonight (Thursday). A bid for outline planning permission for 120 homes, shop, nursing home and open space on the Friday Furlong, in Waterloo Road, and a plan to
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Seasonal favourites
AN Evening of seasonal favourites is promised when the Orchestra of the Swan teams up with soprano Sarah Westwood. The one-off concert, Christmas Cheer, will be held at Stratford Civic Hall on Monday from 7.30pm. It will feature festive music, light-hearted
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Brookie star lights up town
A BROOKSIDE star is, once again, due to light up Bidford for Christmas. John Burgess, who played David Crosbie in the soap, was asked to switch on the lights this year ceremony by his former Brookie co-star, Karen Drury, who has previously had the honour
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Ocean colour lecture
OCEAN Colour Scene bassist Damon Minchella, based in Broom, has been helping music students at Stratford College. Mr Minchella and drummer Steve White performed, answered questions and encouraged participation from and local musicians at a special drum
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If it's not broken, then don't fix it
IF it doesn't need mending - don't fix it! Good advice of old. This country has done so much unnecessary fixing, in recent years, nothing works like it did anymore. I have been trying to think of something, anything that does but to no avail. Privatisation
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Air sport
Bidford Gliding Centre: Bickmarsh Airfield (01789 772606).
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TLC from the NHS is OK by me
I RECENTLY underwent two minor operations. One at our Community Hospital, the other at Worcester South Bank. Both NHS funded. At both I received identical treatment, TLC. Yet another grateful patient, elderly I may add. MURIEL ALLVEY, Well Cottage, Harvington
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Signs for life in the Vale village?
I THINK no exit signs should be placed around Wyre Piddle. JIM FLETCHER, Sally Close, Wickhamford.
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SEEING RED OVER CAR WRECKS
THE number of abandoned vehicles in Worcester has more than trebled in five years - blighting one community in particular. Firefighters have tackled six car fires in Brickfields' King George V Playing Fields within the past 24 days. They have delivered
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Army boys back from Kabul
SOLDIERS from Worcestershire are returning home after a Territorial Army posting in Afghanistan which saw them involved in the capture of a terrorist commander. Six county members of a 55-strong West Midlands Regiment deployment were due back today after
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Star bailed after death crash
WEST Bromwich Albion striker Lee Hughes has appeared in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop after an accident. The 27-year-old footballer appeared before Coventry Magistrates' Court yesterday following a car crash
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KVCC coaching
KIDDERMINSTER Victoria will be holding junior winter coaching with qualified English Cricket Board coaches. The coaching is for boys and girls aged from seven to 13 who wish to learn the skills of the game. It will be at Wolverley High School on Wednesdays
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Come for fayre's festive feast - but forget the car
PEOPLE were flocking to Worcester today to lap up the atmosphere as the annual Victorian-themed Christmas Fayre kicked off in the city's streets. More than 100,000 people are expected to visit the fayre, which will be opened by Mayor Gareth Jones during
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Sporting chance for town schools
SEVERAL Droitwich schools can now expand on their reputations as centres of excellence in sport, thanks to a new Government grant. Dodderhill, St Peter's First, and Droitwich Spa High schools have been given a total of £19,600. The money will allow the
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Axe finally falls on problem tree
AN elderly couple from Droitwich have finally given a hazardous tree the axe after it blighted their lives for more than two years. In the autumn, leaves and berries fall from the 17ft tree in the back garden of Joan and Leonard Brown's Steynor Close
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Driver wept as he relived accident
A DRIVER wept after reliving the moment he knocked down and killed a pensioner. David George, a retired MoD clerk, was crossing Bilford Road, Worcester, when he was hit by a silver Vauxhall Astra at around 5.40pm on Wednesday, January 8. The 84-year-old
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Postal scam alert by city businessman
A BUSINESSMAN who has been targeted by a scam involving a South African mining company is warning Worcestershire residents and businesses to be on their guard. Sixty-seven-year-old Vernon Rowberry, of Tolladine Road, Worcester, received a letter from
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Museum hits the jackpot
A MEDICAL museum in Worcester is one of the first Lottery-funded projects in Britain to be recognised for improving the local historical landscape. The George Marshall Museum of Medicine, which contains some of the most important medical collections outside
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Debate on prisons is a success
A COUNTYWIDE debate on Prisons and Punishment, which was hailed as "active Citizenship at its best", culminated at Worcester Cathedral. More than 300 Worcestershire students took part in the discussion, which examined victims of crime, capital punishment
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£500 for children
Swashbuckling pirates were this year's theme for Worcestershire County Council's Social Services finance staff, who dressed up to help raise more than £500 for Children In Need. The County Hall staff donned their eye patches, hooks and parrots and walked
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Discovery boosts carnival
THE red velvet cloak and blue and gold appliqud sash worn by Tenbury's Country and Western Carnival Queen over 20 years ago - and the engraved silver salver presented to the winner by the West Bromwich Building Society - have been discovered in a cupboard
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Author tackles hunting scene
PAUL Langford has been around the hunting scene since he was nine - when he was unexpectedly caught up in the chase near his family home in the green belt close to Birmingham. That first image remains with him today and he tells all in his first novel
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A right Royal day out
THE Prince of Wales appeared happy and relaxed as he strolled around Witley Court in glorious autumn sunshine on Monday. He was there to fire up the spectacular Perseus and Andromeda fountain, recently restored thanks to a £727,500 Heritage Lottery Fund
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Promise to parents
PARENTS have been reassured education chiefs will try to keep their children in Wyre Forest as Alexander Patterson Special School moves a step nearer to closing. Worcestershire County Council will ask members of its cabinet for the go-ahead to start a
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Right royal date to remember
WINTER sun welcomed Prince Charles on his first trip to the district when he dropped into historic Witley Court for a not-so-flying visit on Monday. The president of the Fountain Society spent more than two hours at the Grade I listed 19th century stately
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Lighting up brings in cash
KEMP Hospice's popular Tree of Light, on which people can leave a message or memoriam to a loved one, has already raised £1,800 - and it only went live on Sunday. The heart-warming festive fund-raising idea brings in money for the Kidderminster-based
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Reindeer are stars in day of festive fun
HUNDREDS of excited children queued up in Kidderminster's Bull Ring on Saturday to meet a certain white-haired gentleman in a red coat. In fact Santa - better known as Peter Picken, chairman of Kidderminster Town Centre Partnership - said he was amazed
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Abby bids to be top bikini babe
BIKINI babe Abby Bastock is hoping to win a modelling contract when she takes to the catwalk at a major car show this weekend. The stunning 20-year-old is hoping to follow in the footsteps of a Bewdley student voted the UK's sexiest "girl next door" when
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One of the best shows in Midlands
STOURPORT'S Christmas lights are being hailed as one of the best festive displays in the Midlands following a bumper turn-out at the switching-on ceremony on Friday. More than 5,000 people witnessed the spectacle - more than any previous year - in spite
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Wall goes up at historic tower
A HIGH wall has been erected around one of Kidderminster's oldest buildings to try to deter vandals, drunken club-goers and amorous couples. The historic tower of Caldwall Castle, which has been lovingly restored by owner Richard Davies, has been regularly
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New hall to be festive centre
VILLAGERS in Cleobury Mortimer have been urged to enter the season of goodwill and throw their weight behind two days of Yuletide fun at a building at the centre of controversy. The new-look market hall will be transformed into Santa's Grotto and will
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Kayleigh will light up town
THE spirit of Christmas comes to Bewdley on Saturday night as the town's latest celebrity flicks the switch to light up the streets for the festive season. Hundreds of revellers are expected to roll up for the traditional turning-on of the Christmas lights
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Libraries
Gloucestershire County: Library Arts and Museum Service. 01452 425020. Worcestershire: County Council Library HQ. 01905 763763. School Library Service. 01905 420273. Oxfordshire: County Council Libraries HQ. 01865 873766. Warwickshire: County Council
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Journal correspondents
Bidford: Dennis Malin, 34 Jubilee Close, Bidford. 01789 772698. Bourton-on-the-Hill: David Day, 7 Bowes Lyon Close, Moreton-in-Marsh. 01608 651622. Brailes: Vanessa Boyce, 1 Bakery Cottages, Lower Brailes. 01608 685371. Bredon: K W Harrison, Bredon Dene
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Vandals face £20,000 fines
MOTORCYCLISTS and vandals face fines of up to £20,000 for seriously damaging rare plants and animal life in a Kidderminster nature reserve. Police and English Nature officers said they were concerned adults and youngsters on motorbikes were causing irreparable
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Pirates, beards and music boost Pudsey
DOZENS of Wyre Forest folk pulled off crazy stunts and donned fabulous fancy dress to help raise thousands of pounds for Children In Need. Piracy, bowler hats, beard-growing and leg-waxing were all on the agenda as companies and individuals joined in
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Gas (Transco)
General emergency escapes: 0800 111 999. Energywatch (formerly the Gas Consumers Council): 0845 9060708. The 0800 111 999 number is now the main contact for all inquiries including: general inquiries; bill inquiries (all areas; moving home (all areas)
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For Elderly
Age Concern Gloucestershire: Bleak House Station Road, Gloucester (01452 422660). Age Concern Oxfordshire: Mary Daniel, St Edmund House, West St Helen's Street, Abingdon. (01235 849400). Age Concern Hereford and Worcester: Sansome Street, Worcester. (
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Floorball
Cotswold League: Andrew Clough (01386 840216).
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Protest at Greenhill mast plan
A MOBILE phone company is making a bid to erect a 17-metre mobile phone mast close to homes on a Kidderminster industrial estate. Vodafone has submitted plans for the mast on the premises of GP Automotives on the Greenhill Industrial Estate. Vodafone
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Fencing
Excalibur Fencing Club (Evesham): Nick Chapman (01527 501384). King Edward VI School (Stratford): David Kirby (01386 830982).
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Electricity
AQUILA (previously Midlands Electricity):- All numbers now centralised for all areas. Emergencies: 08457 331331. General inquiries: 08457 353637. Southern Electricity Call centre: Woodstock Road, Yarnton, Oxford OX5 1PR. All calls (other than appliance
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District councils
North Cotswold Council Offices: Trinity Road, Cirencester GL7 1ZX. 01285 623000. Branch office: High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh. 01608 650881. Stratford Council offices: Elizabeth House, Church Street. 01789 267575. Alcester Area-office: Council Offices
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Lily and Poppy star in Nativity
A LIFE-SIZE Nativity scene will greet festive visitors to Wyre Forest's popular Bodenham Arboretum in the run-up to Christmas. Visitors old and young will be able to follow a new Star Nativity Trail, with "live" animals including a pair of donkeys helping
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Dentists
Alcester: I F Salmon, Diane E Smith, , The Old Tile House, Market Place (01789) 762567, NRI Groves, 19 Priory Road (01789 400111). Bidford-on-Avon: A P Meixner, CJ Meixner, V Miller, 11 Church Street. (01789 772897). Broadway: Mr Mark-Steven Howe, 64
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Darts
Bourton and District League: Claire Evans (01451 821998). Broadway League: Dave Cobb (01242 672845). Badsey League: Sec, Ray Mitchell (01789 778301). Evesham and District Ladies League: Wendy Cooper (01386 443427). Evesham Men's League: Sec, Tim Williams
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Mickleton
WEDNESDAY CLUB: Mr J G Powell, CBE, came to Mickleton with a vast array of literature and leaflets to give a talk to club members. The slides showed the lengthy preparation of the poppies and the making of wreaths, to be placed on cenotaphs throughout
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Pershore
VOLUNTEER CENTRE: Pershore Volunteer Centre is holding a tabletop sale on Saturday, at St Wulstan's Hall, Priest Lane, between 10am and noon. Entrance is 30p and there will be a variety of goods on sale including antique linen, cakes and home produce
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Shipston
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION: At the recent AGM of Shipston branch of the Royal British Legion, officers elected were - president Sir John Owen, chairman Mr R Adams, secretary Mrs T Snoding, treasurer Mr F Richardson. The committee was re-elected, Mr M Ashley
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Quality stock hope from donated ram
COMMERCIAL progeny of the Beltex will be monitored by the Moreton Morrell Centre of Warwickshire College, near Stratford, following the first donation of a ram to the college by the Beltex Sheep Society. The college will be using the ram on its commercial
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Wyre Piddle
PARISH COUNCIL: Summary of meeting held in September. Footpaths - Cllr G Robinson is to meet Patrick White, from Worcestershire County Council. Avonbrook matters - Chris Haseley had met with Richard Battersby, Environment Agency. He was advised the Environment
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Cribbage
Evesham and District League: Sec, Mike Wells (01789 772580). Moreton and District League: Sec, Neil Harvey (01608 661901). MES Pinvin and District League: Press officer, Mike Pugh (01386 554120). Pershore League: Barry Orwin (01386 561480).
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Dunnington
CHRISTMAS FAIR: The school will be holding a Christmas Fair on Saturday (2pm) with Santa's Grotto, crafts, games and stalls.
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Eckington
BONFIRE NIGHT: Dry weather again blessed the bonfire night held at the Recreation Centre. Nearly 700 people paid to come and watch - and a few didn't, taking advantage of the new free grandstand view from the Pershore Road over the recently lowered hedge
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Evesham
CSRF: Just under 30 members attended the meeting held on November 11. There were several apologies for absence. No other business was on hand and so the bring and buy got under way, members having brought along an impressive array of items for sale. At
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Conservation
Vale of Evesham Friends of the Earth: Glyn Hayter 01386 871253. Stratford Friends of the Earth: Lucy Newsam, 14, Verbey Drive, Stratford. 01789 267571. British Trust for Conservation Volunteers, South Worcsestershire: 01905 610289. Dian Fossey Gorilla
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Churches
Abberton (St Eadburgha), Naunton Beauchamp (St Bartholomew) and Bishampton (St James) with Throckmorton North Piddle (St Michael) and Grafton Flyford (St John the Baptist) and Flyford Flavell (St Peter): The Rectory, Bishampton. 01386 462648. Alderminster
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Mickleton
GARDENING CLUB: The annual supper was held in King George's Hall when 70 members enjoyed a Scottish evening. Marguerite Bell and her helpers provided an excellent Scottish meal. A short quiz had been prepared to test members knowledge of Scotland and
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Chess
Chipping Campden Club: Sec, Dr G Mills (01386 841316).
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North & Middle Littleton
PARISH COUNCIL: At the beginning of the meeting Mr J Careless was co-opted on to the council. There are numerous items still outstanding with regard to Worcestershire County Council and an acknowledgement has been received that these are being investigated
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Chemists
Badham Chemists Ltd: Bengeworth Pharmacy, 48 Port Street, Evesham (01386 446244). Waterside Pharmacy, The Chapel, Waterside, Evesham (01386 443422). Boots: 19-21 Bridge Street, Evesham. (765252). 11 Bridge Street (01789 292173) and The Maybird Centre
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Moreton
HISTORY SOCIETY: The subject of Moreton History Society's latest exhibition at the town library is local post offices and includes a 1902 photo of the 73-strong postal staff with their own brass band. The exhibits come from the society's archives which
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Bridge
Chipping Campden Club: Sec, Mrs Diana Evans (1386 840313). Evesham Club: Sec, C Richards (01386 750118). Pershore Duplicate Club: Sec, John Rosier (01386 554410). Stratford-upon-Avon Duplicate Club: The Bridge Centre, Holtom Street CV37 6DQ (01789 297313
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Boxing
Stratford and District ABC: Chairman, John Duckett (01789 551067).
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Associations
British Heart Foundation: Pam Hooper, Lilac House, 24 Fosseway Ave, Moreton in Marsh. 01608 651 320. Chipping Campden Debating Society: Mr H Harpum (01789 720964). Council of Disabled People in South Warwickshire: 01926 334747. Crohn's in Childhood Research
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Athletics
Bourton Roadrunners: Lucy Townsend (01608 659740). Stratford AC: Keith Hawkes (01926 859377).
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Angling
Evesham and District Association: Chairman, Ray Woods (01386 422689). Evesham and District Disabled Club and Partnerships: Sec, Nigel Howe (01386 48725). Evesham and Junior District Junior AC: Cyril Thompson 07790 719618. Lenches Lakes (Evesham): 01386
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Hurcott Pools and Woods
THE Wyre Forest District Council Ranger Service has only been looking after Hurcott Pools and Wood nature reserve for a couple of years. This follows its purchase by the district council with grant help from both English Nature and the New Opportunities
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Clash was disappointing
WHAT a disappointment it was that Evesham town and Twyford put on major events on the same day and time. Santa and fireworks at Twyford, Santa and the switch on of the lights in town. Second big disappointment the lights or at least the lack of them in
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And here's to you, Miss Brooks
STARRING as Elaine, daughter of the infamous Mrs Robinson, promising young actor Jessica Brooks leaps from one dysfunctional family to the next for her role in The Graduate. Known to most people as Freddie Hauser, the unhinged offspring of club manager
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Gold medallist's the star of Beauty on ice
THE Forum Theatre in Malvern will be transformed into an ice rink for a frosty festive production of Sleeping Beauty On Ice. After their successful visit to Malvern last year, The Russian Ice Stars will perform a ballet fairytale on ice with great artistry
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Robin's on
ROBIN of Wychwood has kicked off in The Theatre, Chipping Norton. The annual panto is on until January 2004. Contact the box office on 01608 642350 for tickets.
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All's well for RSC as Judi returns
DAME Judi Dench's return to the Royal Shakespeare Company in All's Well That Ends Well premieres at the Swan Theatre, Stratford, from Wednesday to February 7 before transferring to the West End. RSC associate director Gregory Doran will direct what will
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Samurai surge in county trials
JUDO: An excellent turn-out of Worcestershire's judo players saw Samurai dominate the county trials again with 20 first places from 28 categories. With the county pulling together more than ever before, Worcester Judo Club, Arrowvale from Redditch, Gorse
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Records crash to 'A' team
SWIMMING: Aimee Cook and Amy Smith swept away four competition best times at the final events of the Wyre Forest Swimming Club Championships. Cook and Smith, who set the standard in the 11 years and 15-16 years sections respectively, were in eye-catching
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Tubbies cannot budge Tornado
BOWLING: A top-of-the-table clash between leaders Tornadoes and third-placed Telly Tubbies in the Gilt Edge Short Mat League did not disappoint. Tornadoes just edged the first half 6-5 on the last end and then held out for a 7-7 draw in the second to
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Lakes hand out annual accolades
GOLF: Marilyn Wood, Sheelah Salsby, Doreen Fellows and Carol Raybould each took home a string of awards from Little Lakes Ladies' annual presentation dinner. Wood won the Len Vaughan Trophy, Eclectic nett award, Jenny Andrews Trophy, most improved player
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An early Christmas cracker for Granger
ATHLETICS: Adam Granger was first U-16s boy and second overall in the Christmas Cracker 5k Multi Terrain race hosted by Kidderminster and Stourport Athletic Club on Sunday. Granger recorded a time of 17-09, while Aiden Dourneen (18-43) and Adam Roberts
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Leaders keep up the winning momentum
NETBALL: Not The Horse and Jockey retained their 100 per cent record in the Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre Autumn League. They have won all six games after defeating Team Extreme 15-5 and showing no signs of weariness from the Cleobury fun run. Nearest
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Joe gets the call
GOLF: Amateur ace Joe Ferguson has been rewarded for his progress with selection in the England B squad for emerging talents. The 20-year-old from Cleobury Mortimer, who plays at Wharton Park, toppled Walker Cup ace Gary Wolstenholme in the English Amateur
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SCOTT STAMPS - Left-back, centre-back, left midfield. 20/3/75. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 3.
Stamps started with Torquay United despite being brought up in Birmingham and his obvious talent earned him a £10,000 move to Colchester United in 1997. The left-footer moved to Harriers on a free in September 1999 after playing in the Second Division
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MATTHEW GADSBY - Centre-half, right-back, midfield. 6/9/79. 6ft 1ins. Squad number 6.
The versatile Gadsby was Ian Britton's first signing after the 2002/03 season, agreeing a one-year contract at Aggborough. A player with good defensive qualities in the air or on the ground, he did not figure much in a turbulent Division Two campaign
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WAYNE HATSWELL - Centre-half, left-back. 8/2/75. 6ft. Squad number 22.
The uncompromising defender was Ian Britton's last signing before the manager was sacked in October 2003 and cost Harriers a four-figure fee. Hatswell has a second chance to impress in the Football League after leaving Oxford under Ian Atkins due to a
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Hurcott Pools and Wood
THE Wyre Forest District Council Ranger Service has only been looking after Hurcott Pools and Wood nature reserve for a couple of years. This follows its purchase by the district council with grant help from both English Nature and the New Opportunities
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SEAN PARRISH - Midfield. 14/3/72. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 14.
Parrish has enjoyed three promotions before from Division Three, twice with Northampton Town and once with Chesterfield. The competitive left-footed midfielder with an eye for goal turned down a one-year deal with Chesterfield to sign for two years with
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BO HENRIKSEN - Forward. 7/2/75. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 12.
A player with an impressive reputation in homeland Denmark, Henriksen signed a two-and-a-half year deal at Aggborough in February 2002. The flamboyant striker, who impressed in an initial three-month loan spell with an immaculate first touch, signed from
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Toal has to settle for second at Moorlands
KIDDERMINSTER angler Adam Toal took second place three times at Moorlands Farm Fishery last week. Toal was beaten into second spot by David James on Wednesday and Thursday before John Newton achieved the highest catch ahead of him on Friday. Wednesday
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LYTTELTON AA
WINTER League: Mick Sztybel 2-5, Paul Wilson 1-14, Chris Gale 1-13. The next round will be fished on Saturday with an 8am draw at the Woodman pub. Tickets for the Fur and Feather on Sunday, December 21, are on sale.
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Heads held high over party switch
IN response to Councillor A Greenfield's letter (Sickened at betrayal of voters, Shuttle/Times and News, November 20), as the so-called "defectors", we must defend ourselves and our very dear colleagues, stating categorically that we have the highest
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Charity grotto will be back next year
IT is with great disappointment that the charities involved with Santa's grotto in the Woolworth store in Kidderminster will not be able to open it this year. There are circumstances beyond the control of the organisers or the current manager of the store
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WOLVERLEY AC
CANAL, Cookley: P Garrington 2-2, M Reece 0-13.5, G Reece 0-12.5. The next match will be the Fur and Feather on the canal, bridges 16-18, on Sunday, December 7, with a 7.30am draw and fishing from 8am until 11.30am. The annual meeting is on Thursday,
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WILLIS BUND AC
THERE will be a club meeting at the Eagle's Nest on Wednesday at 8pm which members are asked to attend.
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It's in the bag for disposable nappies
MY granddaughter lives in Sutton Coldfield. When her baby was born, she was informed of a service by her council, which she would be expected to use. She had to notify the council of the expected disposal of soiled nappies. In return, the bin men would
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TOMKINSONS AC
THE draw for Sunday's contest at Solhampton's Valley Pool will be made at 8am at the venue. Members needing directions are asked to meet behind Stourport Leisure Centre no later than 7.15am. The entrance fee for the Fur and Feather contest on Sunday,
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Young Wassell gains the glory
TEENAGER Tom Wassell replaced his injured cousin and capped Wyre Forest Brintons' 2-0 win over Reality Sports in West Midlands League Division One South. Wassell, 15, was a substitute for Jack Wassell and quickly secured the points with the second goal
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WAGGON & HORSES AC
HIGH Oak: H Sidebottom 38-8, B Edwards 19-3, S Walton 17-8.
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Police workload is disgusting
I WOULD like to reply to the writer of the letter regarding the best use of police time, (Shuttle/Times and News, November 20). As the wife of a local and hard-working police officer I feel compelled to point out my views on police time. These officers
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WOODWARD GROSVENORS AC
SION Farm: T Hyrons 2-13.5, M Brown 2-3.5, G Middleton 1-10, B Hemmings 1-9, G Mansell 1-6.5.
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Xmas lights are smashed
VANDALS smashed a set of Christmas tree lights less than 24 after they were installed by Pershore Town Council. Mayoress Val Wood said she hoped the culprit would step forward and pay for them to be replaced. The lights were placed on the tree by the
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A real parking issue
WHEN I read the letter "Shoppers with selfish attitude" (Shuttle/Times and News, November 6), I was glad that someone had finally brought this issue to a head. As a mother of a two-year-old and a four-month-old, and having them both in rear seats, I really
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A crunch clash
BURLISH Olympic warmed up for a big clash on Sunday by beating Wyre Forest rivals Bewdley Town 5-0 in the Kidderminster and District County Women's League. Carla Worrall (two), Mary Calder, Debbie Prescott and Karina Farr were on target, while Katie Jakeman
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Car link to Vale crimes
A FORD Escort is believed to have been used in two crimes in Evesham and Beckford. A dark blue Escort, registration number EJ51 SVK, pulled up outside Curry's in High Street, Evesham, at 12.30pm on Tuesday and one of two men in the car ran into the shop
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A Force to be reckoned with for Pudsey Bear
GROUPS around the Vale took part in wacky activities to raise money for Children in Need. Staff at the HSBC bank in Evesham dressed as Star Wars characters and raised £1,683. Evesham town councillor Michael Elliman raised £362.73 by dressing as a Roman
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Service thanks
THE Wyre Forest RoadPeace charity group wish to thank Father Lamb and the parishioners of St Ambrose Church, Kidderminster, for their welcome and hospitality for our Service of Remembrance to those seriously injured or killed in road crashes. Over 75
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Villa are undone
UNBEATEN Ferndale Girls U-16s upset Aston Villa in the Central Warwickshire League Premier B Division with a 2-1 victory. Sarah Lojko scored the winner mid-way through the second half after Villa had equalised Kayleigh Hateley's penalty opener. The top-of-the-table
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Warning over rats in High Street rubbish
RATS in Evesham's High Street have prompted environmental health officers to put out a warning about litter. Several people have seen rats emerge from a broken drain near food shops in the Alle de Dreux. Shop keepers have called on Wychavon for action
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Football fixtures
SATURDAY (3pm unless stated) NATIONWIDE LEAGUE DIVISION THREE Boston United v KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS DR MARTENS WESTERN DIVISION STOURPORT SWIFTS v Shepshed Dynamo WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE DIVISION ONE SOUTH Leominster Town v CHADDESLEY CORBETT (2.45pm) WYRE
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Help make the retreat accessible
AN appeal has been launched to help make a retreat and conference centre more accessible to the disabled. The trustees of Holland House, in Cropthorne, need to raise £9,000 for the work, which will include the creation of wheelchair access through the
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Still 'not enough'
CAMPAIGNERS fighting to get a better deal for Worcestershire's schools say government funding increases will not be enough. An extra £15.6 million has been awarded for county services as a whole, with £14.3 million of this earmarked directly for schools
